FCM - Director of Enterprise Sales - Chicago, IL

Director of Enterprise Sales

FCM takes a holistic approach to corporate travel, specializing in managing national and global travel programs for medium and large businesses.

Ranked as one of the world's top five travel management companies, it has a business network in over 97 countries and global headquarters in London, Brisbane, Singapore and New York. Backed by the global strength of Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG), FCM combines local expertise and global experience to provide clients with a truly bespoke experience.

Established in June 2004, FCM has been named World's Best Travel Management Company for eight years running at the World Travel Awards.

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About The Opportunity

As Director of Enterprise Sales , you will manage a portfolio of multinational global prospects, defined by the complexity and scope of their business travel programs and alignment with FCM's large market growth strategy and challenger mindset.

This is a senior role within the established US Enterprise Sales team and an exciting opportunity to help shape and deliver on a strategy that focuses on customer success by driving the use of FCM's technology, and global expertise in the complex world of travel management.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in converting high value multinational accounts with strong consultative sales experience. The candidate will also have a mature understanding of segment-specific challenges, strong relationships at Enterprise stakeholder level and influential presence within the travel industry and / or technology community. This role requires experience, personality, tenacity, and an individual who enjoys a high-energy environment and is adaptable to the evolving needs associated with changes in the travel industry. The candidate will be a self-starter who is prepared to lead complex and high-profile prospects through the sales cycle working.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and project manage complex sales cycle for Enterprise prospects, maintaining robust long-term pipeline, active sales funnel and documenting accurate CRM records.
• Generate and qualify suitable Enterprise prospects across portfolio of industry sectors, building multi-level relationships over 2-5 year sales cycles.
• Develop and cultivate multi-level business relationships with senior stakeholders and key decision makers across organizations.
• Detailed capture planning and creation of actionable account acquisition strategy based on understanding of client business, travel program strategy and objectives.
• Articulate FCM differentiators and create compelling value propositions to key stakeholders and C-suite decision makers including customized solutions, service configuration and appropriate technology products.
• Partner and collaborate with regional sales counterparts to formulate joint strategies to effectively communicate and consult with prospect at global, regional and local level.
• Participate in sales and marketing initiatives to maximize results against set objectives and revenue targets.
• Manage multinational contract negotiations and seamless handover to onboarding, operational and account management teams.
• Achieve individual financial targets and KPI's, active contribution to Enterprise team goals and FCM's growth strategy and wider business plan.
• Represent FCM at major industry events, conferences and tradeshows.

Experience & Qualifications

Work Perks! - What's in it for you :

FCTG is renowned internationally for having amazing perks and an even better culture. We understand that our people are our most valuable asset. It is the passion and dedication of our teams that keep the company on top of the industry ladder. It's also why we offer some great employee benefits and perks outside of the norm.

Benefits Include :

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Location - Chicago, IL

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for then APPLY NOW.

For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of $135,000 plus commission / incentive earnings based on achievable targets. The salary is dependent on relevant factors, including experience, geographic location, and job requirements.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.

Our number one philosophy? Our people. Flight Center Travel Group USA's promise is to provide an environment with equality of respect, dignity and opportunity for all our employees. We value an inclusive and supportive workplace which truly reflects the diversity of our society.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to providing a barrier-free pathway throughout our recruitment process. We welcome accommodation requests to help make our hiring and onboarding experience as accessible as possible. Please advise us about accommodation needs at any point by contacting our Recruitment Team at careers@us.flightcentre.com

Travel Weekly Magellan Awards : Silver Winner for Accessibility and Inclusivity (2023)

GBTA WINiT : DEI Leadership Pinnacle Award (2023)

CHHR : 5-Star DE&I Employer (2023, 2024)

Seramount, FCTG Mexico : Member of the Global Inclusion Index (2023, 2024)

Newsweek : America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024)